N64: Super Mario 64

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Game:       Super Mario 64   Publisher:        Nintendo

Console:     Nintendo 64      Japan Release: 1996

Developer: Nintendo          UK Release:      1997

(Review by Katy E.)

There really is no other way to start a load of Nintendo 64 reviews but to launch with Super Mario 64, the critically acclaimed 3D platformer. Although I'm not much of a Mario fan - it's hard to fault this one.

Gameplay      9/10

Sound            8/10

Graphics        9/19

Aesthetics     9/10

Replayable?  9/10    Overall: 8.8 /10

The game itself looks pretty good, all Mario's jumps are executed perfectly and there is a generally good feel to this game. Sometimes the camera angles can be a bit annoying if you're in a small area, as a blind spot sometimes cuts off your vision - but nothing too terrible.

There are some great 3D graphics for a game made in 1996, great colour and texture to worlds. 

The music however can get pretty repetitive if you've been playing it for a while, but the soundtrack itself is pretty nice and upbeat which flows well with the gameplay.

Super Mario 64 is very detailed, with lots to explore and a nice difficulty curve. Although the game has a huge scope it never seems overwhelming and allows you to pick up stars pretty quickly without too much hassle.

A great thing about this game is that it will keep you going for ages, as there is always something more to do. The fact that it has been added to the Wii's downloadable collection describes how the game still has a great amount of appeal in today's market, even though there have been many Mario added to the franchise since 'SM64'.